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Teahupo’o Puts on a Show as World’s Best Surfers Lay it All on the Line for Olympic Glory at Paris 2024
The true face of Teahupo’o began to show itself today with solid 10-foot sets unloading the full power of the Pacific Ocean onto the...
ASM Staff
Jul 30, 2024


Intense, High Profile Battles Determine First Eliminations for Surfing in Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Filipe Toledo. Photo: Beatriz Ryder The pressure went up and emotions rose on the second day of surfing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....
ASM Staff
Jul 29, 2024


Excellent Performances Highlight Incredible Scenes as Surfing Opens in French Polynesia for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Team USA's Carissa Moore. Photo: Tim McKenna Over 15,000 kilometers from the host city, Olympic Surfing debuted for Paris 2024 in the...
ASM Staff
Jul 27, 2024


Everything You Need to Know About New York Shark Attacks in 2025
The state of New York is undoubtedly an underrated surf spot for the Northeastern United States. There are hidden destinations all along...
Meghan Gallary
Jul 25, 2024


How the GiBoard Can Level Up Your Fitness & Your Surfing This Summer
Photo courtesy GIBBON With so much growth in the health and fitness industry lately, training for any sport has become easier — that is,...
Cash Lambert
Jul 23, 2024


Why Bajío's "12 South" Sunglasses Are Perfect For Surfing, Fishing, and Beach Hangs This Summer
Photo courtesy Bajío I’ve needed a new pair of sunglasses for a while. Like, over a year. My pair of rusted out, cracked, and stretched...
Cash Lambert
Jul 21, 2024

Surf Park Central Launches Annual Consumer Trends Survey
Surf Park Central is excited to announce the launch of its annual Consumer Trends Survey. As part of the mission to connect, educate, and...
ASM Staff
Jul 18, 2024


The Best Soft Top Surfboards for 2025
Soft top surfboards are becoming increasingly popular. They’ve taken the surfing world by storm because of their accessibility and...
Steve Anderson
Jul 16, 2024


The Best Women's Boardshorts for 2025
I'll be honest: there are many fashionable swimsuits for women, but not many are very comfortable to surf in. Although boardshorts for...
Olivia Roberts
Jul 15, 2024


"Neverland": Book by Tricia Shantz Recalls Early Days of Byron Bay Surf Scene
Photo courtesy Neverland Isn’t it funny what images words can conjure up? When we think of Santa Barbara, do we not picture a...
Shannon Thornton
Jul 12, 2024


The ASM Interview: Wes Horbatuk Talks Shark Tank, Drifties, and a New Era in Men's Boardshorts
Let us introduce you to the swanky and affordable wetsuit-lined boardshorts.
Cash Lambert
Jul 9, 2024


How ForShore’s Surf Training Can Improve Your Surfing One Bottom Turn At a Time
It may look odd, but it's a masterclass in how to improve your bottom turn with testimonials to prove it. Photo courtesy ForShore It all...
Cash Lambert
Jul 8, 2024


An Update on San Clemente's Sand Replenishment & How You Can Help
On May 31, the first stage of San Clemente’s 50-year, $14 million sand replenishment project drew to a close, resulting in the delivery...
Shannon Thornton
Jul 3, 2024


VELOX: The Next Generation of Fins from Firewire
New fins from Firewire and Dan Mann
Mark Sawyer-Chu
Jun 28, 2024


A Surf Book You'll Love: "I Heard There Were No Waves in New Jersey"
As an author myself, I'm completely biased, but I love surf books and surf literature because it chronicles the sport we hold so dear. I...
Cash Lambert
Jun 19, 2024

Surf Park Central’s First Regional Event Brings Together Industry Leaders at Multiple Surf Parks in Texas
Surf Park Central, the team behind the highly anticipated annual Surf Park Summit, announces the success of its first regional event, the...
ASM Staff
Jun 11, 2024


2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship Announced for November in Huntington Beach, California
Presented by Visit Huntington Beach, the highly successful and record-breaking 2023 edition of the event was held in Huntington Beach for...
ASM Staff
May 31, 2024


“Dear Jasper”: KAVU Celebrates Mother’s Day With Powerful Surf Film
A surfer's letter to her daughter of love, parenthood, and setting intentions. Mother’s day is so much more than a day on the calendar....
Cash Lambert
May 12, 2024


How I Got the Shot: Barrels in Carlsbad
Editor's Note: Our "How I Got the Shot" feature talks with today's leading photographers to get the story behind their most captivating...
Jared Weintraub
May 6, 2024


The ASM Interview: Micah Sklut Talks Starting Surf Captain, Leaving Swellinfo, & Surf Forecasting
Photo courtesy Jack Lajoie Surf forecasting ain't an easy biz. Whereas other jobs in the surf industry are straight forward, surf...
Cash Lambert
Apr 25, 2024
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